Atari Inc. was an American video game company that was founded in 1972 by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney. It was one of the first companies to develop and market video game consoles and home computer systems, and it played a key role in the growth of the video game industry in the 1970s and 1980s.
Atari is best known for its iconic 2600 console, which was released in 1977 and became one of the best-selling video game consoles of all time. The company also developed a number of popular games for its consoles, including "Asteroids," "Pac-Man," and "Pong."
In addition to its work in the video game industry, Atari also developed and marketed home computer systems, including the Atari 400 and Atari 800. The company went through a number of ownership changes and financial challenges over the years, and it eventually filed for bankruptcy in 2013.